Morphing Dragon Posted August 23, 2008 Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 Ok,I have a cousin who's giving trouble for his parents by installing unwanted programs. I've made everyone Restricted and one Administrator which stopped things like limewire but hes still could install iDump and Firefox (Firefox as an example, they didn't mind its more that he didn't tell him) He's going through a workaround using My Documents. How could I fine Tune his account so he can't do this? I Have XP Pro SP3. Id prefer not having to use a program to do this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted August 23, 2008 Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 Is this any use ?http://www.windowsecurity.com/articles/Inc...ted-Groups.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphing Dragon Posted August 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 Is this any use ?http://www.windowsecurity.com/articles/Inc...ted-Groups.htmlNot particularly, the article states the user types and the related snap in. Not how to do it.They basically only want him to use the existing programs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 This does not solve the problem of course, but why don't they simply FORBID him to use the computer? There are far too many disobedient kids today with no respect for their parents wishes. When my granddaughter visits us she is allowed to use my computer, but on MY terms. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dencandy Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 User rights can be further restricted, but only with XP Professional, I believe. I'm away from my manuals at the moment & will post the references in a couple of days (unless someone else gives advice in the mean time). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ɹəuəllıʍ ʇɐb Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 User rights can be further restricted, but only with XP Professional, I believe.You are right - it's by using gpedit.msc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seshomaru Samma Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 Pat, can you be more specific , how does one restrict a user from installing anything with group policies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dencandy Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 The article HERE from BSIUSA will get you started. There's another from MS themselves here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/310791/en-us. If Pat Willener hasn't already done so, I'll post some more references tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dencandy Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 Morphing Dragon, the article from BSIUSA gives a couple of examples of the Administrator restricting a user's rights with XP Professional. The other options you get from gpedit.msc largely speak for themselves. Be very careful using this snap-in as it is extremely powerful. I would advise getting hold of an advanced manual like Insider Power Techniques for MS Windows XP (by McFedries et al) or MS Windows XP Networking & Security (by Bott and Siechert) before trying anything. Also make Restore Points as you make the changes.Another option is for the young devil's parents to delete his account (or change his password) & to make him agree a contract before giving him access again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seshomaru Samma Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 Still waiting for a guide on how to prevent user from installing any software on XP proSetting a user with "limited rights" is not enough. Some applications such as QQ (=Chinese IM client) can be installed by a limited rights user. I'm running a network with several XP pro machines where the users keep installing these kind of software ending up with tons of spyware . It's a big headache. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarecrow Man Posted August 26, 2008 Report Share Posted August 26, 2008 http://www.windowsnetworking.com/articles_...n-Policies.html might help explain a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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